Otolaryngologic Procedures

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Otolaryngologic Procedures

• Bucky Boaz, ARNP-C

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Peritonsillar Abscess

• Pathophysiology
• Presentation
• Indications for needle aspiration
• Needle aspiration/Incision and drainage
• Complications
• Procedure note

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Drainage of an Infection of Dental Origin

• Pulpal infection (abscessed tooth)
• Periodontal infection
• Pericoronal infection
• Technique of incision and drainage
• Intraoral technique
• Extraoral technique
• Procedure note

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Anesthesia of the Ear

• External ear/Auricle
• Procedure
• External auditory canal and tympanic membrane
• Procedure
• Procedure note

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Cerumen Impaction

• Cerumen removal
• Ceruminolytics
• Irrigation
• Manual instrumentation
• Procedure note

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Otitis Externa

• Canal debridement
• Wick placement
• Antibiotic therapy
• Follow up
• Procedure note

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Foreign Bodies of the External Canal

• Procedures
• Suction-tip catheter
• Manual instrumentation
• Superglue
• Dissolution of styrofoam
• Removal of insects
• Follow-up/Complications
• Procedure note

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Anterior Epitaxis

• Anatomy of the nose
• Anesthesia
• Examination
• Cautery
• Complications
• Follow-up
• Procedure note

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Nasal Foreign Body Removal

• Types of foreign bodies
• Procedure
• Alligator forceps
• Bayonet forceps
• Wire hoops
• Balloon catheter
• Air pressure

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